India News | 'Shivling' of Ancient Mahadev Temple Damaged in UP's Muzaffarnagar, One Arrested

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Mar 4 (PTI) The 'shivling' of an ancient Mahadev temple in the district's Jansath town was found damaged, police here said on Saturday.

A case has been registered and a man identified as Rahul arrested, Jansath police station SHO Vishvjeet Singh told reporters.

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According to the complaint lodged by Praveen Tomar, president of the temple committee, Rahul damaged the 'shivling' with a hammer.

He was identified using footage from the temple's CCTV cameras.

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Local residents have demanded strict action against the accused.

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